Latest Project: 64 Impala Pro-tour Styles

My Enzo that I started several months ago is now on the back burner when it decided to not co-operate during final assembly, so i started something new tonight.

All that I have completed is basic motor assembly and the rough debadging of the body. This won't be a true pro-tourer (sp?) as i do not have a spare EFI V8 kicking around.

http://www3.telus.net/public/ccm26/models/64Imp/pro-tour64Imp.JPG

This is also going to be my first attempt at wiring a motor, so if someone could be so kind as to tell me the approximate location where the plug wires enter the head I would be most gratefull.

http://www3.telus.net/public/ccm26/models/64Imp/pro-tour64Imp2.JPG

This is about the ride height it is going to sit at and the wheels that I will be using.

Thanks for looking and any and all comments are welcome,

mike.



Oh, as for colour it will be getting a silver base coat and a transparent yellow top-coat. :licka:

awesome. can't wait to see more. it doesn't have to be EFI to be pro touring. its all about the stance and such. pro-touring is more closely related to the g-machine anyway. a vehicle capable of holding 1 g in the skid pad.

Looks like a nice project.

The plugs on a small block chevy are between the head bolts (see pic)


http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/198972plugs-01.jpg

thank you!! :)

Wow, that ride height is :bigthumb: Keep up the good work!

It will be refreshing to see a non-lifted '64!:sunglasse

OK, so I've been sitting for about an hour now with the body in hand...do I remove the chrome strips running the length of the body or no?

If you think you can do it, go for it!! The smoother the better!!:sunglasse

smoothed the sides.

http://www3.telus.net/public/ccm26/models/64Imp/pro-tour64Imp3.JPG
http://www3.telus.net/public/ccm26/models/64Imp/pro-tour64Imp4.JPG

Smoother is better!!!

this project has a grat future...how did u smooth it?

see ya!!

looking good. can't wait to see more!!!

this project has a grat future...how did u smooth it?

see ya!!


I hit it with my rotary tool to remove the bulk of it, and then sanded it smooth by hand.

Nice start! I'll look forward to the progress.

thanks for answer...great job...i really need a rotary tool...great job!

see ya all!!!

Looking to be a cool project!! Keep us posted on the progress!!

Yup, this is going to look great. I am big fan of the pro-tour look. Can't wait to see this finished.

al

Primer is on and motor is near complete.
http://www3.telus.net/public/ccm26/models/64Imp/pro-tour64Imp5.JPG
http://www3.telus.net/public/ccm26/models/64Imp/pro-tour64Imp6.JPG

This is my first try at wiring a motor, it has its flaws.

You're doing great!! Keep it up!:sunglasse

the wires look a tad big. IMO but not overwhelming. What do you plan on doing for exhaust? I HIGHLY recommend giving the solder method a go. I swear by it since i tried it. lol. I use .062 solder. got a decent size roll from radio shack.

Spent the past couple weeks laying the paint. I started with Motomaster sandable primer, then put down a nice smooth coat of Testors #1246 Met. silver. The silver was let to dry for about a week, I then rubbed the paint down with some kraft paper. The kraft paper acts a very smooth sand paper, its a trick I picked up at one of my summer jobs when we got clearcoat over spray on finished furniture. I then put down a nice coat of Testors #1629 red metal flake. The paint was laid down last Saturday and is dry enough that I can handle it without fear.

On with the pics.

http://www3.telus.net/public/ccm26/models/64Imp/pro-tour64Imp7.JPG
http://www3.telus.net/public/ccm26/models/64Imp/pro-tour64Imp8.JPG

That paint is just, WOW! I really dig it, bet it´s going to be a kick-ass ride when finished, keep it up!

Wow, nice paintjob! Keep going!

The paint makes me drool, it's so smooth.

Amazing finish!!!

Whats with this kraft paper? Just like regular arts and kraft paper?

I can understand if ya wanna keep your secrets. :biggrin:

That red looks awesome!! That is going to be one sweet ride!!!!!

Amazing finish!!!

Whats with this kraft paper? Just like regular arts and kraft paper?

I can understand if ya wanna keep your secrets. :biggrin:


just regular old brown paper bag kraft paper. Just rub it like sand paper and it removes very fine and soft imperfections, crumple it up and it gets more aggresive.

Mike.

Looking sweet so far. I love this dark red color.
Good job :thumbsup:

Go swollen go.Very nice color and point work.
Please finish photo send to use.

Wowowowow awesome color!

that paint is awesome

I didn't really like the way the wheels were jiving with the rest of the car, so I've kicked this over to lowrider mode.

http://www3.telus.net/public/ccm26/models/64Imp/pro-tour64Imp9.JPG
http://www3.telus.net/public/ccm26/models/64Imp/pro-tour64Imp10.JPG